Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Guided Tour + Entry Ticket

4.5(75)1 hr 30 minEnglishBook 1 day aheadEdinburgh, United Kingdom

From

$56

Start by meeting your guide at the entrance to Advocates Close. From there, you’ll follow in the footsteps of royalty (and even pirates) as you enter Edinburgh Castle.

As you discover the castle grounds, hear stories about how this fortress was once the residence for Mary, Queen of Scots, and a prison during the Napoleonic Wars. Take a snap of the six-tonnes Mons Meg (a medieval cannon), and admire the Royal Palace.

Afterwards, explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site at your own pace, and step inside St Margaret's Chapel, Scottish National War Memorial and more.

Included

Guided tour in English (1.5 hours)
Entry ticket to Edinburgh Castle
Multilingual city audio tour (downloadable app only)

Not included

Tips for the guide
Optional Edinburgh Castle internal audio guide (£3.50)
Headset and mobile device

What you'll do

Advocate's Close
1 Advocates Close, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Meet your guide in front of the entrance to Advocates Close, opposite St. Giles’ Cathedral. Look for the black umbrella with the Scotland City Tours' yellow logo. Please arrive 5 minutes before your booked timeslot.
Edinburgh Castle
Castlehill, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Enjoy a guided tour of the castle highlights, and hear stories about how this royal residence was also a prison. You'll explore the castle grounds, and dive into 900 years of history. After your tour ends, you may discover inside the buildings at your own pace, including the Royal Palace and St Margaret's Chapel.
1h 30mAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

2 locations

Pickup details

Meet your guide in front of the entrance to Advocates Close, opposite St. Giles’ Cathedral. Look for the black umbrella with the Scotland City Tours' yellow logo. Please arrive 5 minutes before your booked timeslot.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please bring comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
This tour covers the castle grounds and is outdoors only as guides cannot access inside of the buildings during the tour. After the tour ends, you may explore inside the buildings independently.
Bags over 30L and suitcases are not permitted inside Edinburgh Castle.

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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